Chinese-born cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun recently ate the banana from Maurizio Cattelan's controversial $6.2 million artwork, Comedian, during a press conference in Hong Kong Sun had purchased the piece, which consists of a banana taped to a wall, at a Sotheby's auction in New York. In his speech, he compared the temporary nature of the artwork to the concepts of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Although the banana has been eaten twice before, this marks the first time someone who bought the piece has consumed it. Sun's actions have added a new layer to the conversation about the blending of art and digital assets, sparking debates over the value of contemporary art and cryptocurrencies. Conference attendees were given bananas and duct tape as keepsakes, symbolizing the artwork.

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